Preserving with Friends

I was very fortunate to receive a copy of this new DVD, as a person new to preservation. I am excited to learn from their experience and to be able to share with you as I try what they teach. I'm really looking forward to reviewing this new product. Watch for many posts to come regarding food preservation!

If you'd like to meet Harriet, visit the Mother Earth News Fair in Puyallup, June 4-5... this weekend and buy her dvd while you're there!

Click on the picture above to go to their facebook page. If you want to visit the website: Preserve You know you want one of these dvds for your own kitchen library!

Their story...



Small batch Strawberry Jam!



Northwest Edible Life's review of the dvd - click here!

And, for ALL you food lovers... check out this fantastic website! You'll be so glad you did! Just click on the Cooking Up a Story logo below...

New Ice Cream maker!

After hearing so many wonderful reviews on this Cuisinart ICE-21 ice cream maker, yogurt, sorbet maker... (and these were dairy-free, gluten-free sites), I just had to have one. Did some checking around and Amazon had the best price at $49.95. Most reviews suggested getting an extra freezer bowl to keep "ready for ice cream action". Most places offered in the $29.99 range. In searching, I discovered Williams-Sonoma offers a set - maker and an extra bowl - for $59.95! Best deal! And, not only is it their internet price, but also the store price. I picked one up at our local store and saved the shipping cost (tax was less than shipping).

I think I'll need to do alot of testing to get really good at making dairy-free ice cream... Wouldn't you agree?!

*Photo is from Williams-Sonoma site... I'm sure those cookies are not gluten-free, but I'm looking forward to making gfdf cookies and cream ice cream!

New product

*butter flavor derived from sunflower oil
Flavor is not as strong as other "butter flavor" (ie. Earth Balance), but I'm thankful it's soy-free too!

New product!

Just found out a dear young friend is gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and soy-free! She's feeling overwhelmed as many of you understand when you're first diagnosed. I shared a few things with her and thought our earth balance was okay - until I read the ingredients and it contained soy. A little research revealed: Now, you can enjoy "butter" being dairy-free and soy-free! Oh happy day!